The two forces of French and British stared across the valley at one another. Equally matched in size and firepower they began to draw their plans. The British took the initiative decided to march on the village, whilst defending the land between the hamlet and the large farmhouse & fields to the North.

The 95th Rifles secured the fields in the north

British heavy cavalry supporting the thin Red Line.

Finally a screen of Light Cavalry was thrown out to protect the southern flank.

It was the french turn...onward 'mes braves'. French Infantry storming the Village.

Cavalry engagements broke out in the South with French and British light horse sparring for position...the British coming off best

The French continued to advance on the right flank...taking heavy casualties from the British Artillery.

And the columns pushed on into the Village

With the French cavalry decimated on the left wing...maybe the heavy Dragoons and Curassiers could do better....?

No they didn't. The Scots Greys and British Dragoons routed their french counterparts and broke into the French Infantry waiting behind....hastily squares were formed.

With the French Cavalry destroyed and the French Infantry pinned by fearsome artillery and the constant threat of mounted charges the French General ran up the colours and conceded visctory to the Allied General....Well done Mark..